Jalen Hurts predictions, picks and best Super Bowl 59 prop bets for Chiefs vs. Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off in Super Bowl 59. There are many ways to bet the big game, including player props. DraftKings Sportsbook offers props for almost every player appearing in Super Bowl 59.

One of the most popular players to bet on will be former Crimson Tide QB and current Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. How should you bet Hurts in Super Bowl 59? I take a look at a couple of my favorite plays from DraftKings’ many different props.

Best Jalen Hurts Super Bowl 59 player prop bets

Jalen Hurts under 18.5 completions (-126)

The Chiefs’ defense isn’t a great matchup for Hurts. It’s well known that he doesn’t throw well moving outside the pocket. Look for Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to blitz up the middle often in this game to make Hurts throw on the run.

I also think this is going to be a close, lower-scoring game where both defenses have the edge. Game script will be important to cashing this bet. If the Eagles fall behind early, Hurts likely goes over this number, although I don’t expect that to happen. A close game gives us a good shot to cash the under.

The total is low but Hurts has gone under 18.5 completions in 13 of his last 15 games. I like that trend to continue in the Super Bowl versus a tough Chiefs pass defense.

Jalen Hurts longest completion over 31.5 yards (-115)

While I don’t believe Hurts will have success completing a lot of passes, there will be opportunities to make some big plays down the field. The Chiefs like to send pressure, which also puts their cornerbacks on an island.

Philadelphia’s offense is based around Saquon Barkley, as well as hitting explosive plays in the passing game. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are tough to contain for four quarters. Win or lose, I expect Hurts to complete a couple of long passes to his receivers.

Hurts’ longest completion has gone over 31.5 eight times this season. In three playoff games, it’s been right there at 28, 31 and 31 yards. Look for him to clear this number in the Super Bowl.

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Jalen Hurts to score a touchdown (-105)

I think this is a good number for Hurts given the presence of the “Brotherly Shove.” Some will point out that the Chiefs’ defense did a good job of stopping Josh Allen on the same play in the AFC Championship. I disagree.

Allen and the Bills don’t run the play nearly as well as Philadelphia. Why does Allen take a step backwards first? That allows the defense to get penetration into the backfield. And Allen’s teammates weren’t even pushing him forward.

I have no idea what the Bills were doing, but that’s not the way Philly runs it. If the Eagles get near the goal line, I’m confident Hurts will find his way into the end zone. Hurts has scored a rushing touchdown in 12 games this season. I believe his odds to score should be closer to -125/-130, so we are getting a little value with this number at DraftKings Sportsbook.